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逍遥法外 (xiāo yáo fǎ wài)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To be at large, free from the law; to get away with a crime without punishment.

Definition (中文解释)

逍遥优游自得的样子。指犯法的人没有受到法律制裁,仍然自由自在。

Derivation (典故出处)

巴金《探索集·再说小骗子》那些造神召鬼、制造冤案、虚报产量、逼死人命等等、等等的大骗子是不会长期逍遥法外的。”

Example (造句示例)

Despite the evidence, the corrupt official remained xiaoyao fa wai and never faced justice.